On our recent Cornish gin break in Talland Bay, my friend Meena and I went to see where Talland Bay Hotel gin was made at Colwith Farm Distillery. They run tours and tastings open to the public (pre-booking required). Read on to see our experience of the Colwith Farm Distillery tour & gin tasting: *Full…
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A Cornish gin break – gin tasting in Cornwall
Cornwall is known for having lots of gin distilleries, as well as great food. So it makes perfect sense for a pair of gin-loving foodies to head on a Cornish gin break for the weekend. My friend Meena and I headed to gin taste and eat the weekend away in Talland Bay, Cornwall. Read on…
Silent Pool distillery visit & artisan tasting day
I knew that Silent Pool distillery, down in Surrey, had the facility for distillery tours and tastings. However I didn’t know until recently that they have a vineyard and a cheese making shop right next door! So when they advertised their new Artisan Tasting Days, which would have tours and tasting of all three, plus…
City of London Distillery – tours & tasting in the heart of London
I first visited the City of London Distillery (COLD) back in 2014. (If you read that first visit on my blog you can see how far I’ve come since I started blogging). This time Joe their brand ambassador invited me back to check out the changes and the new additions to their gin range. *Full…
Gin festivals you need to visit
As you may know I like to combine my love of gin with my love of travel. This leads me to many different gin festivals, in different UK cities or even in different countries. So here are my recommendations for the gin festivals you need to visit! *Full disclosure, this article contains affiliate links, which…
Gin guide to London Cocktail Week 2018
In true What’s Katie Doing style I’ve pulled together my gin guide to London Cocktail Week 2018. This year it’s back and promises to be bigger and better than ever! *Full disclosure, as an gin blogger I get a free trade pass to London Cocktail Week, I have not been sponsored to write this post,…
Why Junipalooza is my favourite gin festival
You may have seen that I have attended a gin festival or two in my time, including Bristol Gin Festival and Copenhagen Gin Festival. However the one that holds a special place in my heart and spoilt me for all future gin festivals is Junipalooza. So let me tell you why Junipalooza is my favourite…
Copenhagen gin guide – the alternative CPH guide
The alternative guide to a weekend in Copenhagen! Whilst this Copenhagen gin guide isn’t a complete guide, it should inspire you for lots of gin related ideas for a weekend in the Danish capital of Copenhagen. It’s ideal if you’ve visited Copenhagen before and done the main attractions (Tivoli Gardens, the Little Mermaid etc), or…
Where to celebrate World Gin Day 2017 + competition & discounts!
The most important day of the year is less than a month away! Not only is June the month of World Gin Day (10 June), there is also World Martini Day (19 June) and Negroni week (5-11 June). Lord help our poor livers! If you decide to indulge in some gin over this period (because…
Gin Club outing to Bristol gin festival
Every so often I drag members of the Gin Club with a Reading Problem out of London. Off we go to drink gin in new and exciting places, this time it was the Gin Festivals UK Bristol festival. Gin club outing to Bristol gin festival! So what’s the deal? We arrived nice and early…